What is SpaceX Bandwagon-3, a mission taking payloads from three different countries

What is SpaceX Bandwagon-3, a mission taking payloads from three different countries

SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying multiple satellites. The Bandwagon-3 mission included a German re-entry capsule, a South Korean military satellite, and a US weather satellite. Phoenix 1 tested its heat shield. The mission highlights affordable access to space. It also shows international collaboration. This launch signals a future where space is more accessible.

SpaceX Sends Europe’s First Reentry Capsule into Orbit on Bandwagon-3 Rideshare Mission

SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission carried Phoenix 1, Europe’s first private reentry capsule, into orbit. Built by Germany’s Atmos Space Cargo, the capsule will attempt a full reentry and ocean splashdown after one orbit. The mission marks a turning point for European space logistics and reusable technology tailored for scientific, defence, and commercial applications.